Whoops Apocalypse
Seen it?1986 | 93 min | Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Bugonia or In the Loop, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When a small British owned island in the Caribbean is invaded and the world's most dangerous terrorist kidnaps a member of the Royal family, the countdown to World War 3 begins. If anyone can prevent the oncoming apocalypse it's the American President, but her closest ally the British Prime Minister appears to have gone stark raving mad.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tom Bussmann
- Peter CookSir Mortimer Chris (Prime Minister)
- Loretta SwitPresident Barbara Adams
- Michael RichardsLacrobat
- Herbert LomGen. Mosquera
- Richard WilsonNigel Lipman (Foreign Secretary)
- Ian RichardsonRear Admiral Bendish
- Richard PearsonMichael Sumpter (Defence Secretary)
- Rik MayallS.A.S Commander
- Alexei SayleAlexei Sayle in a Hawaiian Shirt
- Ruben RabasaGrainary Vendor